Why you'll like the drink: Margaritas have a bad reputation for being novelty drinks full of pre-mixed sugary additives, especially the frozen versions. El Loco never uses sour mix, and the mellowed pucker of key lime juice kisses each margarita, blended expertly with triple sec, Cointreau and tequila. If frozen isn't for you, the on the rocks or straight-up versions are just as appealing.

Why you'll want to sip it here: Though it is just around the corner, the patio at El Loco feels like a little oasis off of Lark Street. During happy hour, El Loco will knock $1.50 off your margarita's price.

It all makes you think of: When you are a kid, you can't wait to be an adult. When you are an adult, you long for the days of carefree youth. The El Loco frozen margarita gives you the best of both worlds; the frozen, icy pleasure of a candy-colored Slush Puppy with the fun effects of tequila.

Drinking it in

Summer Sips is a biweekly series featuring summer drinks and great places to sip them. Do you have a Capital Region favorite? Send details to Features Editor Jennifer Gish atjgish@timesunion.com